daleyswanson Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 thats weird your switches came out like that. i replaced both bulb in each of my switches, along with scraping the green shit off and it looks perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 trial and error. its all part of modifying from stock. anyone who has done a major build or actually completed a project car knows what im talking about. even the little things can be a PITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyswanson Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 i'll throw some pictures of my interior lights up in a week or so, i have to order three more bulbs and it will be perfect, but i think it looks pretty awesome right now. i'd put some up today, but my friend broke his back yesterday, so i am driving out to colorado today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwoods Snowman Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Another thing I've noticed is that my gauges show up a nice brilliant white but the HVAC and switches are kind of dirty looking. I know they're clean, so I'm not sure if it's just the plastic the light shines through, or because (at least with the switches) the plastic the light bounces off of before exiting is not white like in the gauges, or both. I might be able to do something about it, but it's a little disappointing in the mean time. Granted, even the off-white is better than the stupid green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwoods Snowman Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Well, we're getting into a little more than $10 and 10 minutes. So I fixed my switches. They're bright enough that I can see the white light up in the daylight, and the red looks nice and even (put red LEDs in instead of the amber you get with incandescent bulbs) and bright. I took apart a switch to see what could be done and realized the problem is there are only two small windows in the main switch body for the light to pass through. That eliminates the possibility of reflecting the light out, so I had to "turn" the LEDs to face outward. All I did was cut the glue around the LED (the interface between the circuit board and the plastic base) so that the LED was loose. Then I cut away half of the base away between the base and the top of the twist lock hook. I put the LED's back into the switch and bent over the top of the LED so it shines out. Does this make sense? I'll try to get some pictures tonight when it is dark out of everything reassembled in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Well, we're getting into a little more than $10 and 10 minutes. Â the title is 10 dollar 10 minute gauge mod;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy00 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 thanks a lot for the new video! this will def be my next project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I think this is a great mod and a helpful how to video but in reading this thread, im getting very confused I just want to know what bulbs to use for my GAUGE panel.  I see theres 3 choices, WLED Miniature Wedge Base bulbs, WLED Miniature Wedge Base bulbs with High Power SMD LEDs and WLED Miniature Wedge Base bulbs with High Power SMD LEDs - 360 type. those are for the 4 large bulbs. Do i want the 120? or the 360? the 90, I THINK, is no good from what I read? I want to do a fade from red to blue so I know ill need to replace the smaller bulb which was a 74? I just want to make sure Im buying the right shit as i want to do this in one shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 ill be interested to see what responses you get with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwoods Snowman Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 There's no one correct way to do it. You'll have to play around with it and get it the way you want it. Â So a follow up on my white gauges. I installed my 5 SMD LED bulbs and they are WAY too freaking bright! No joke. I turn the dimmer all the way down and it's about as bright as the brightest setting with the normal bulbs. I'm going to have to put my standard LEDs back in; maybe go back to the blue. The thing is bright enough that at night I practically have to squint a little so it's not distracting, and the reflection of the top of the steering column on the windshield is really annoying. I wouldn't have expected they'd be too bright, but they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 wow, boy you guys are a lot of help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyswanson Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 ^ sarcasm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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worknlikeadog Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/ hope this helps hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fursty Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hey guys, I was lookin at my car, and I don't think the top buttons can allow light through. I have a 98LGT and I was wondering if maybe I had a replacement HVAC unit or if there are any out there with buttons that are solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 nope. they light up, trust me. your bulbs are just burnt out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fursty Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 See... I replaced them today, but my friend broke one of the LEDS, so I put 2 in, and turned looked at them and they were bright, but they only lit up the dial and hot/cold along with the AC button. But the buttons didn't seem to let any light through, so I moved one of the LEDs to the top led spot where the buttons were, and it still seemed to only light up the hot/cold and a/c light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 then you have the polarity reversed on that bulb. take it out, turn it 180* and reinstall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fursty Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I don't think I have them reversed, but when my other bulb comes in I'll check. But i still think my buttons won't light up, they seem remarkably opaque as opposed to the dial or the a/c button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwoods Snowman Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 You might try cleaning everything too next time you have it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 ^this....makes the buttons smoother to push, and youd be surprised how easily the temp control will move after a good cleaning. my recommendation for cleaning: electrical contact cleaner from radio shack and NOT a microfiber towel. an old pair of flanel pj's that can be cut up work best. the microfiber towel will get cought on all the solder points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boris1 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 i can't see either picture wait both those pics are blank??? i can see them, can anyone else see them or are they blank for everyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 another guy had a problem with seeing my pics. check all the pages cause i tried something different with one of my pic posts and then he could see it. so check all the pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy00 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 does anyone know how to change the bulb around your key ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 i could figure it out for you on sunday with my parts car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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